$120,000 raised for Art Gallery of Alberta
Albertans bid on more than 80 works of art at AGA’s largest annual fundraiser
May 14, 2010
EDMONTON, AB – The 12th annual Art on the Block silent auction at the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) on Wednesday, May 12 raised approximately $120,000. More than 500 people attended the cocktail party and participated in the art auction supporting the Gallery’s exhibitions and educational programming.
Award-winning Canadian photographer’s work up for auction at AGA
Edward Burtynsky photograph featured along with more than 80 works by notable visual artists at silent art auction in support of the Art Gallery of Alberta
May 10, 2010
EDMONTON, AB – The 12th annual Art on the Block silent auction at the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) on Wednesday, May 12 will include a large-scale photograph by famous, Canadian contemporary artist Edward Burtynsky (estimated value: $15,000). The image is part of the AGA-commissioned series documenting the construction of the new Gallery. The image, along with 16 others, are currently being showcased as part of the opening AGA exhibitions.
Help make an AGA music video!
Visit this month’s All Day Sunday and make some noise at the Art Gallery of Alberta
May 5, 2010
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) will shake things up for Mother’s Day with a Make Some Noise! themed All Day Sunday on May 9 from 10 am to 5 pm. Taking inspiration from Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller’s audio installations, The Murder of Crows and Storm Room, the All Day Sunday event will include art-inspired activities designed for Gallery patrons of all ages.
Sleep-talking at the AGA
The Art Gallery of Alberta hosts the first evening in its 2010 One Night Series
April 26, 2010
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is excited to present the first lively, informal panel discussion in its free One Night Series for 2010. The evening is One Night of Dreaming on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 7 pm where a psychoanalyst, author, clinical psychologist and art historian will explore our non-waking hours and how dreams affect our lives. Dreams are both seen and heard in two current AGA exhibitions: Francisco Goya: The Disasters of War and Los Caprichos and The Murder of Crows by Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller.
Artists donate more than $100,000 in art to AGA
Artwork to be part of annual silent art auction and cocktail party in support of the Art Gallery of Alberta
April 22, 2010
EDMONTON, AB – The 12th annual Art on the Block silent auction and cocktail party at the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) will take place on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 6:30 pm. The event will feature more than 80 works of art, donated by artists and local galleries, along with exciting art-inspired items. The funds raised will go towards the on-going presentation of exceptional exhibitions and educational programs at the AGA.
The Art Gallery of Alberta announces its summer exhibitions
Upcoming exhibitions showcase M.C. Escher, Bugs Bunny, Piranesi, 25 Alberta artists and the AGA’s permanent collection
April 1, 2010
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is pleased to announce six dynamic summer exhibitions that will feature remarkable art from our region, the country and around the world. The new exhibitions will explore the past, present and future of Alberta art, trace the career of one of the most recognizable printmakers of the 20th century and stir the imaginations of both young and old.
Top Goya Expert travels to Edmonton for exclusive AGA lecture
Public talk explores famed printmaker Francisco Goya’s transition from satirist to history teller
March 9, 2010
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is pleased to welcome Dr. Janis Tomlinson for an exclusive, one-time lecture on the artist, Francisco Goya on Wednesday, March 17, 7pm. Dr. Tomlinson will share her wealth of knowledge about the 18th century artist in relation to the current AGA exhibition Francisco Goya: Disasters of War and Los Caprichos.
UK Degas expert opens lecture series at new Gallery
Prominent Degas art historian and curator to examine the complicated role sculpture played within the artist’s body of work
February 19, 2010
EDMONTON, AB –The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is proud to present a public lecture on the sculpture of Edgar Degas by renowned UK scholar and curator Ann Dumas on Wednesday, February 24 at 7 pm.
Family programming kicks-off at the new AGA
Valentine’s Day marks the start of the gallery’s enhanced family-focused activities
February 11, 2010
EDMONTON, AB – Exciting family programs at the new Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) start this weekend. The AGA’s family-focused activities provide an opportunity for families and people of all ages to spend time together while engaging with current exhibitions and learning about the art-making process.
Thousands visit Art Gallery of Alberta during its opening days
February 4, 2010
EDMONTON, AB –The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) opened its new doors to an enthusiastic public this past weekend. During the first four days of opening events, close to 12,000 people took in the Randall Stout-designed building and exceptional historic and contemporary art exhibitions from Friday, January 29-Monday, February 1, 2010.
